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From A to Zierfische; Obsolete Signs are Being Saved from the Dump at the Buchstabenmuseum in Berlin (Photos)

3:55 pm in Living by Petz Scholtus

The Buchstabenmuseum is an NGO dedicated to preserving, restoring and exhibiting old signs from Berlin and around the world. Its owners save obsolete letters from the dump and instead tell their stories. It is a museum like no other!

How to Tattoo a Banana: A Non-Toxic, Waste-Free Art Project

4:00 am in Living by Melissa Breyer

For those who can't stop playing with their food, here's how to turn a banana into a green, fleeting work of art.

5 Must-Read Books for Small Space Organizing

3:00 am in Living by Blythe Copeland

Make the most of your home with these guides, offering clever space-saving tips.

Chelsea Flower Show’s Winning Gardens are Sustainable and Stunning

4:00 am in Living by Bonnie Alter

It's the 99th year for the mother of all garden shows and many of the winners have an environmental twist to them.

Our Meals are 4 Times Larger Than in the 1950s (Infographic)

4:00 am in Living by Melissa Breyer

See the CDC’s new infographic to discover just how absurd abnormal portion sizes have become.

Bees Prefer Working Class Gardens Over Affluent Gardens

4:00 am in Living by Ramon Gonzalez

Want to help bees? New research points to them preferring simple flowers in gardens over hybrids and cultivars.

Weekday Vegetarian: Avocado and Cucumber Salad

12:56 pm in Living by Kelly Rossiter

This is a refreshing salad for a hot evening.

Paul Watson’s First Talk With Media After Being Released From Jail (Video)

12:52 pm in Living by Mat McDermott

When this is all said and done a far more complex picture may emerge than simply targeting a high profile activist.

Brick Biotopes Turn a Building Exterior into a Birdhouse for Endangered Birds

4:00 am in Living by Ramon Gonzalez

Ingenious brick redesign turns barren walls into habitats for birds and plants.

Test Your Potting Soil Quality Soil Before Planting Your Container Garden

4:10 am in Living by Ramon Gonzalez

Not all potting soil mixes are created equal. Conduct this simple test to see how it drains and retains water.